With a career that features singing backup for GRAMMY-winning artist Lauren Daigle and sharing stages with Maverick City Music on global worship tours, Lizzie Morgan has long been a powerful presence behind the microphone. Now, she’s stepping into her own calling as a solo artist.
Her debut project, Not My Will, introduces Morgan as a rising worship leader with a voice that blends strength and vulnerability. Across eight tracks that move from soaring anthems to intimate reflections, she shares a personal journey of faith and surrender. One of the album’s highlights, “Let the Alabaster Break / Alabaster Box,” draws from the story of Mary of Bethany (John 12:1–8, Luke 7:36–50), presenting a modern take on sacrificial worship. It’s a song that captures the essence of the album and sets the tone for what listeners can expect.
I recently caught up with Lizzie to discuss this powerful new single, the inspiration behind the album, and what this next chapter means for her as an artist.
Please tell me the personal story behind this song.
"Let The Alabaster Break" draws inspiration from the biblical story of Mary of Bethany, who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume, symbolizing complete surrender and worship. The song captures this powerful act of devotion, encouraging listeners to offer their own lives as a sweet-smelling offering to God.
My prayer is that, as people listen, they will be reminded of the beauty and strength that come from fully pouring themselves out at the feet of Jesus. There’s truly nothing more important we’ll ever do in this life than that. There’s something both sacred and nostalgic about this song; it moves me every time I hear it.
Which Bible verses connect to the message of the song?
Revelation 5:11-13 (NIV): "Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne, the living creatures, and the elders. In a loud voice, they were saying: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!' Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: 'To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb, Be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!'"
1 Corinthians 15:54-55(NKJV): "So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: 'Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?'"
Psalm 37:4-5 (NIV): “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and he will do this.”
Psalm 33:20-22 (MSG): “We’re depending on God; He’s everything we need. What’s more, our hearts brim with joy since we’ve taken for our own His holy name. Love us, God, with all you’ve got—that’s what we’re depending on.”
2 Corinthians 2:15 (NIV): For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
John 15:20 (NIV): Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his Master.' If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed My teaching, they will also obey yours.
What is the takeaway message?
This album is incredibly personal, filled with songs that reflect my journey with the Lord and the many ways He’s carried me through different seasons of life. The album serves as a bridge between generations, honoring the richness of traditional worship while embracing the heart of the modern worshipper. I’m deeply grateful to the many friends who co-wrote these songs with me, who poured their hearts into every lyric and melody. This has truly been a labor of love, faith, and worship.
Lyrics
No higher calling No greater purpose To spend my days, Lord To bring You worship Blessing and honor For You deserve it No breath is wasted Released in worship
So we give all the Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised
We give all the Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised
No competition Could hold Your title In earth and Heaven You are unrivaled
So we give all the Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised
We give all the Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised
So let the alabaster break Let the alabaster break
Let the alabaster break From a song it can’t contain Let the alabaster break As we give You everything
Let the alabaster break Jesus, at Your feet we fall Let the alabaster break You are worthy of it all Let the alabaster break (somebody break it open) From a song it can’t contain Let the alabaster break (let it break, let it break) As we give you everything
Let the alabaster break Jesus, at Your feet we fall (let it break) Let the alabaster break You are worthy of it all
We give all the Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are (You are worthy, You are worthy) Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised (we give it all)
We give all the (all the glory from us to You) Glory, glory, glory to the king For You alone are Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised
So, let the alabaster break Let it break We pour it out So, let the alabaster break
I wanna be like Mary I don’t care what the world says I wanna be like Mary Pouring out oil on Your feet Make me a Mary Make me a Mary
I’ve come to pour My praise on Him Like oil from Mary’s alabaster box Don’t be angry if I wash His feet with my tears And dry them with my hair
Closing Thoughts
"Let The Alabaster Break" is a fantastic song to sing as a personal prayer of thanks and praise to our Lord and Savior. What I appreciate about this song, a direct praise and worship offering to the Lord, is that it embodies a "sweet aroma" of praise. Every lyric allows us to place all our hope and trust solely in Him.
No matter our circumstances or where we come from, we can all agree that all glory and honor belong to God. Ultimately, His plan for us is to use our circumstances to bring us closer to Himself.
This song celebrates the freedom promised in God's Holy Word, as found in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." What a powerful message of redemption: grace is an unearned favor, and it is a gift.
When you stay connected to His grace, you won't be the same. His grace removes anxiety, guilt, and shame. Remember that being His is enough. No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, this song delivers a strong message of salvation that reminds us that Jesus came to die, defeated death, and rose again to set us free.
Believing the words of this song is a powerful way to cultivate self-examination and prayer. Jesus died on the cross to free us from the struggles of our minds, sin, and death. He desires us to enjoy an abundant life in Him. What a beautiful, uplifting truth.
Similarly, Apostle Paul describes Christians in 2 Corinthians 2:15 (NIV) as: "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." Something I've been challenged by is to consider whether I am living as if I believe with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength every word of this song, and then reflect as His follower a "pleasing aroma of Christ." That's a worthy calling and one to pursue with all that we have and all that we are.
There is nothing more valuable than the salvation that we have been given. This song prompts me to reflect on how much Jesus endured for His bride to redeem us from the grave. We all need to understand that God has us exactly where we are supposed to be right now, even when we don't feel up to the task. This idea connects to the lyrics of “Let the Alabaster Break," which say: “No higher calling/No greater purpose/To spend my days, Lord/To bring You worship!”
This song isn’t just a musical piece—it’s a call to humbly return to the feet of Jesus with honesty and abandon. The Good News of the Gospel, which this song perfectly illustrates, is that God welcomes us regardless of what we've done.
Sing along, “Let the alabaster break/Jesus, at Your feet we fall/Let the alabaster break/You are worthy of it all.” Amen to that.
NRT lead contributor Kevin Davis is a passionate enthusiast and dedicated collector of Christian music. He believes that the message of Christian music has helped him gain a deeper understanding of Christ. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters.
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